Body of missing crew member from exploding tanker found

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The missing crew member from the “Smooth Sea 2” oil tanker, which suffered an on board explosion and fire while moored at the IRPC pier in Samut Prakan province, has been found dead, while at least 200 nearby houses have been affected.

 

CCTV footage of the explosion, which led to a fire yesterday morning has been released. Three crew members were injured and one went missing and is now confirmed to be dead.

 

One of the crew revealed that he noticed smoke and a spark when they were about to depart from the pier. He thought the smoke had come from the stern of the tanker, then the explosion occurred.

 

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Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/body-of-missing-crew-member-from-exploding-tanker-found/

 

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